Job Description
We Are OneAt Kurt Geiger we celebrate individuality, believing our differences make us more powerful as a collective.Diversity, equality and inclusion are at the core of who we are and we strive to reflect this in every corner of our company culture, starting with the promotion of equal opportunities. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is granted the opportunity to thrive as their authentic self.As an Assistant Brands Buyer you will be working with our luxury partners including, Selfridges, Harrods, Liberty and Brown Thomas and supporting the greater buying team across over 200 brands in some of the largest footwear departments in the worldKEY RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THIS ROLE: Support the Buyer by contributing to decisions on building the seasonal product ranges across brand portfolio Work alongside the Buyer and Merchandise Team in the preparation of seasonal reviews and strategic seasonal planning Support and assist the Buyer in defining the customer, market and trend focused seasonal collections Be aware of market movements, competitor activity & current and forthcoming fashion trends Actively research and propose new brand opportunities to optimise the existing portfolio and potentialise sales performance Manage relationships with host stores and brand partners Have regular correspondence with suppliers in regards to order confirmations to ensure timely deliveries and be solution orientated when issues occur Support negotiations & work closely with brand partners to ensure prices and margins are accurate Work proactively with merchandising to take appropriate action on in-season opportunities with repeats, cancellations & rescheduling of orders Build cross-functional team relationships in order to confidently communicate information regarding deliveries, exclusives, product launches etc to wider team Management of the Buying Admin Assistant. RequirementsWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR: Proven successful track record as an Assistant Buyer Educated to degree level Passionate about fashion and an expert on upcoming trends Able to build brand relationships Proficient in Microsoft office (excel/ powerpoint/ word) and have a good knowledge of financial measurements) Personable, confident and self-motivated Previous experience Line Managing an Admin Assistant Excellent attention to details with a 'can-do' attitude and ability to show initiative Great attention to detail, with a commercial aptitude The ability to work under pressure & thrive in a fast-paced environment Strong negotiation & communication skills Benefits Competitive basic salary Pension and life assurance Enviable discounts Gym Discounts Summer hours - 3pm Friday Finish Half Day, Pay Day Friday (once per month) RetailTrust support GP Access Sample sales And so much more!